I've got a friend with a habit A habit of running away He says he can't take it And he takes it everyday Takes it like the hungry Lonely man he is Inside his need of some lassie Burning with a will to live Come on John and make it Come on John and take it Too long now, he's staring at the moon Reflected at the liquid cooking in your spoon I know you're alive, I've seen you light up a room Come on John Come on, come on His woman, she left him crying Well she could never please She could not get past his arm He couldn't get on his knees Well, I see the future That could be clear and free I know, I know there is a spirit there I know so does he Come on John and make it Come on John - it's life, take it I know you're tired of saying good news I know it ain't easy when you're confused You wanted to die but what's the use? Come on John Come on, come on I've got a friend with a habit A habit of running away He says he can't take it And he takes it everyday